Volunteer wildlife carers rescue and rehabilitate thousands of animals across Australia every year. While some States allow the keeping of sick, injured or orphaned native animals in emergency circumstances by people that are unlicensed, you will need to obtain an appropriate licence in your State to become a long term wildlife carer.

Visit the links below for information on licensing and wildlife rescue groups in your State.

• Queensland
• Northern Territory
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Western Australia
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• ACT